Darin Greear was selected as the 2013 NRVAR REALTOR of the Year. Darin is extremely active in the local, state and national association of REALTORS serving on the NRVAR Board of Directors and on the NRVAR Homebuyer/Down Payment Assistance Committee and attending many local, state, and national association events, workshops, conferences and more. Darin is a Member of Long & Foster’s Gold Team and Member of Long & Foster’s Founders Club in recognition of his 2013 Sales and Production. Greear remarked "Being a REALTOR means more than just showing properties and selling houses. To me, being a REALTOR means helping your clients achieve the American Dream of Home Ownership! It means that I have the opportunity to serve people and help their dream become a reality every time I go to work. Whether it is a first time home buyer, a new executive relocating or someone transitioning to a new phase in their life; it is a true honor to be their advocate, their trusted source for information and to be their REALTOR! Being a REALTOR also gives me the opportunity to build lasting relationships and community connections that continue to grow and flourish. being a REALTOR means much more than selling houses, it also means giving back to your community and anyone in need!" This philosophy was recognized when he was chosen to be the recipient of Ethics in Action and the Good Neighbor Award by New River Valley’s Association of REALTORS in 2009. In addition to his many professional accomplishments, Darin is also very active in the community being very generous with both his time and resources. Darin and his wife Tabitha, have donated over 465,679 pounds of fresh produce that was grown on their farm to over 40 different food banks over the course of the last 5 years. Darin was elected to serve on Montgomery County Farm Bureau Board of Directors for 2014 & 2015 and he also served as the Chairman of the Riner Volunteer Rescue Squad Board of Directors. He is a lifetime resident of the Rin